Cesare Maldini: Former Italy and AC Milan manager dies, aged 84

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Image caption, Cesare Maldini spent his entire playing career in his native Italy

Former AC Milan defender and Italy coach Cesare Maldini has died, aged 84.

As a player, Maldini won four Serie A titles with Milan, as well as their first European Cup in 1963. He then managed the club between 1972-1974.

In 1996, he became the coach of Italy - with son Paolo captaining the team - before going on to lead Paraguay in the 2002 World Cup.

"Goodbye dear Cesare. Today the world loses a great man and we lose a page of our history."